THE GALAX IIEWS AUGUST 23 1962 PAGE 6 mt. SAPPHIRE, N. C A DELIGHTFUL INN OVERLOOKING BEAUTIFUL LAKE FAIRFIELD FEATURING OUTSTANDING CUISINE Prepared by Chef Ray Mobisette (lukch and dinner by reservation) CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF ON OUR PICTURESQUE 18 HOLE COURSE CHOICE HONESITES IN BEAUTIFUL SAPPHIRE VALLEY V. Z. HAYNAN GENERAL HGR» WRITE OR PHONE GlOBE 1-2110 FOR INFORMATION MINERAL SOCIETY DISSOLVED The Highlands l/Hneral Society met last Friday evening in the Fellowship Hall of the Episcopal Church, There was a very small number of persons attending# It was decided that the Society woiild be dissolved because of lack of interest and attendance* METHODIST CHURCH NEl-IS The members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship and other members of the Church wish to esqpress their thanks to the people and merchants of Highlands for their help and support in their Pancake Supper, held la st Saturday evening. The supper was a huge success, and a substantial sim to go toward the Manse Building Fund was made* Rev, James Thurman announced that Rev* Emmett McClaudy, of Brevard College, Brevard, N, C*, would be the minister at the llsOO service Sunday in Cashiers. Rev. Thurman will deliver the 11:00 message in Highlands on Sunday, Rev, Thurman left yesterday to attend conferences at the Southern Conference at Lake Junaluska* He will attend these meetings during this week. HR. HENDRIX RESUMES ¥ORl HERE Mr Charles Hendrix has returned to resume his duties as Principal of Highlands School, He will be commuting from his home in Itophy, N* C# until he finds a place to live in Highlands, L'ir, Hendrix announced that all teach ers must report to work on August 29th, 30th, and 31st* School will open Sep tember 4th for students* It Pays To MlNE^.m Dr, and Mrs* H, C* Rohelen and three children of Ft, Lauderdale, Fla* took their first mining venture to the Shuler Mine Wednesday and came back with not just one, but several outstanding stones,•*One Sapphire of 19 3/4- real good| one Ruby, 6 1/2 ct, extra goodj one lovely star Sapphire, 4 l/2ct,, and most outstanding of all, found by Cindy, a beautiful Rhodolite Garnet weighing 7 1/2 carats* Mr, McCampbell at The Gem Shop says it is one of the nicest he has ever seen. Another outst^ding Rhodolite Garnet turned up at the Shuler Mine last week, found by Mr* and Mrs. Joe Jenkins of Gainesville, Ha« This stone weighed 12 carats. This one was flawed across the center, but will cut into two very riice and valuable stones* Vfliile we are on the subject, let*® not fail to mention the 33 1/3 ct* Ruby found about two weeks ago by Mr. Schuller of Romney, ¥* Va* It is now cut and on display at McCampbell*s Gem Shop.

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